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Former Traffic Division Captain Eric Hendricks has moved into the Chief’s office.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Police Bureau has announced another change atop the Traffic Division. Former Captain Eric Hendricks will now serve as the new Assistant Chief of Investigations in the Chief’s office. Hendricks was named Captain in April 2009, making him the … Read more
The no-frills storefront of Abraham Fixes Bikes.(Photos © J. Maus) Yesterday was the first day of business for Abraham Fixes Bikes (3508 N. Williams), a new repair shop that has opened on the corner of Fremont and Williams in North Portland (shop faces Fremont but is attached to a building with a Williams Avenue address). … Read more
The Rubin family is making an all-out effort to find this bike.(Photo: Len Rubin) This is turning out to be one of the most interesting stolen bike stories we’ve ever followed here on BikePortland. Len and Tamara Rubin — owners of the prototype, one-of-kind folding bike that was reported stolen yesterday and which held the … Read more
Screen grab from KATU TV newscast.-Watch video below- On their 11 o’clock newscast last night, KATU-TV (ABC in Portland) aired a special ‘On Your Side’ investigation titled, Bike Path to Nowhere. The segment focused on the buffered bike lanes that were installed on SE Holgate back in August. To give you a sense of the … Read more
Still from video of Mattress Lot bike delivery.(Photo/film by Johnathon Allen) The Mattress Lot in Northeast Portland (24th and Sandy) is the latest company to get into the trend of mixing bikes and business. Local freelance bike journalist and videographer Johnathon Allen recently paid them a visit and put together a short video (watch it … Read more
After re-striping and other changes by PBOT, people have more room on NE Couch.(Watch slideshow below – Photos © J. Maus)
Former police chief Rosie Sizer spoke at Bike Gallery when Portland celebrated reaching Platinum status in April 2008.(Photos © J. Maus) Last week, Portland Mayor Sam Adams made a surprising move by firing Police Chief Rosie Sizer and moving control of the bureau back into his office (and away from Commissioner Dan Saltzman). There might … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – Michelle Obama has taken on the issue of childhood obesity, and her task force has called for major transportation reforms, particularly complete streets. – This meditation on the connection between the BP oil spill and personal driving habits has been making the rounds. – The … Read more
The Proletariat, a bike for aspiring “aggromuters”. (Photo: Joe Bike) Knowing the jargon is a key part of being a true bike nerd/transportation wonk. VMT, fixies, bonk, roadies, ‘bents, multi-modal — someone should publish a dictionary of them all. On that note, in the interest of helping you stay current, I thought I’d share two … Read more
The Totally Spoked art show opens June 3rd. While at the Alberta Art Hop on Saturday I saw a flyer for Totally Spoked, an art show billed as “a visual feast of all things two-wheeled.” To kick off the show, organizers have planned the Totally Spoked Alleycat that will be followed by an after party … Read more
STP riders on the Broadway Bridge in 2007.(Photo © J. Maus) If you’re one of the 10,000 people signed up to ride in the 31st annual Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic in July, take note. For the first time since 1989, the route entering Portland from Highway 30 will be different this year. The STP route usually … Read more
Thousands enjoyed Sunday Parkways today. – Gallery/Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)